Koraput, July 2 (UDN): Continuous heavy rainfall in the Lamtaput block area has severely disrupted normal life. Due to the persistent downpour, trees have been uprooted and fallen at several locations, blocking key roads and bringing traffic to a standstill. In addition, electricity infrastructure has been affected in multiple areas, with several electric poles bent or damaged, leading to power disruptions across the region. The…
Kandhamal Orders School Closure for Two Days Over Rainfall
Kandhamal, July 2 (UDN): The Kandhamal district administration has ordered the suspension of all classes up to Class 12 in schools across the district due to continuous heavy rainfall. The decision has been taken under Section 30(2)(v) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions. As per the order, the suspension will be effective for July 2 and July…
Indian REITs Association Appoints Shirish Godbole as Chairperson
Mumbai,July 2: The Indian REITs Association today announced the appointment of Mr. Shirish Godbole, Chief Executive Officer of Knowledge Realty Trust, as its chairperson, with immediate effect. He succeeds Mr. Alok Aggarwal, who stepped down as Chairperson following his retirement as Managing Director & CEO of Brookfield India Real Estate Trust. The Indian REITs Association expresses its sincere gratitude to Mr. Aggarwal for his leadership and valuable contributions in guiding the Association during the formative phase of India’s…
Amit Shah Odisha Visit Called Off Due to Weather Conditions
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): The scheduled visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Odisha has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, according to official sources. Pic Credit: https://x.com/AmitShah The visit, which was planned from July 3 to July 5, has been called off as a precautionary measure in view of unfavourable weather and safety concerns. Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit confirmed the cancellation, stating…
Malnutrition Still a Challenge in Odisha: Ojan Utsav Intensifies Fight Against Child Undernutrition
Bhubaneswar, July 2: Despite steady improvements in child nutrition indicators over the past few years, malnutrition continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Odisha, particularly in remote tribal and hard-to-reach regions. To strengthen early detection and ensure timely nutritional intervention, the Odisha Government has launched the first phase of Ojan Utsav 2026 under Mission Poshan 2.0, which will be conducted from July 1…
Odisha Signs INR 1.01 Lakh Crore MoU with Adani Group; 53,500 Jobs Expected
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): The Government of Odisha has signed a major Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Enterprises Ltd for a proposed investment of ₹1.01 lakh crore in the state. The agreement, signed in the presence of Chief Minister, is aimed at boosting large-scale industrial development, particularly in the mining and allied sectors. The MoU was signed at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Centre…
Delhi CM Launches Green Drive Portal Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’
New Delhi, July 2: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has launched the ‘Green Drive Portal’ under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, aimed at encouraging large-scale tree plantation and environmental participation among citizens. The initiative seeks to strengthen green cover in the national capital by enabling individuals, institutions, and organisations to actively participate in plantation drives and track their contributions through the digital platform.…
Odisha Hockey Stars Selected for Belgium Tour
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has congratulated nine young hockey players from Odisha for their selection in the Indian Junior Men’s National Hockey Team for the upcoming tour of Belgium. Pic Credit: https://x.com/MohanMOdisha The selected players are Anmol Ekka, Adrohit Ekka, Rohit Kulu, Mukesh Toppo, Vivek Lakra, Sanjit Tirki, Prashant Barla, Rittik Lakra, and Aryyan Khes. In a message shared on…
Ojan Utsav 2026: Reaching Every Child, Even in the Most Remote Villages of Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UDN): The Government of Odisha, through the Department of Women & Child Development, has launched the first phase of Ojan Utsav 2026 under Mission Poshan 2.0 (Poshan Abhiyaan) from 1 July to 25 July 2026. The statewide campaign aims to ensure comprehensive growth monitoring of children below five years of age, with a special focus on those living in remote, tribal, and…
Two Maharashtra Poachers Arrested with Tiger Skin Near Odisha–Chhattisgarh Border
Nuapada, July 2 (UDN): In a major anti-poaching operation, forest officials arrested two interstate wildlife traffickers near the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha’s Nuapada district and seized a Royal Bengal Tiger skin from their possession. The accused, both reportedly residents of Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district, were apprehended near the Odisha–Chhattisgarh border following specific intelligence inputs regarding illegal wildlife trafficking activities. According to forest officials, the operation…